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Tickets Available Now for Lone Star CASA Bunco & Bubbles

News Staff

Thu, 02/02/2023 - 05:00

Tickets are available now for Lone Star CASA’s 3rd Annual Bunco & Bubbles on March 25th at 10am. The fun will take place at Hidden Creek in Heath, TX.

Prevent Poisoning at Home

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Thu, 02/02/2023 - 05:00

The average home is full of potentially poisonous items. From cleaning products to medications to foods and beverages, a host of items around the house can make a person sick or prove fatal. In 2020, 55 poison control centers in the United States provided telephone guidance for more than 2.

The Link Between a Healthy Diet and a Healthy Heart

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Thu, 02/02/2023 - 05:00

Heart disease is a leading cause of death across the globe. According to the World Health Organization, ischaemic heart disease is responsible for 16 percent of the world’s total deaths.

White Rhino Coffee and Forney ISD Now Serving Opportunity

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Thu, 01/26/2023 - 05:00

White Rhino Coffee (WRC) and the Forney Independent School District (FISD) have joined forces to offer students and the community a robust coffee experience while teaching students the trade and building skills of future graduates.

Forney Animal Shelter Offering Half Price Adoptions

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Thu, 01/26/2023 - 05:00

The City of Forney’s Animal Shelter is currently at maximum capacity and is looking for residents to adopt. For the remainder of January, the Forney Animal Shelter is offering half-price adoptions.

A Beehive of Activity

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Thu, 01/26/2023 - 05:00

With the warm weather conditions happening this January, thanks to the La Nina winter, many of the “weeds” that bloom in spring are growing and coming back after every temperature dip near freezing. One of the most stalwart are dandelions.

Don’t Mess With Texas Scholarship Contest Open For Applications

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Thu, 01/26/2023 - 05:00

The Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship Contest is now accepting applications for the 2023 school year. Any Texas high school senior currently attending public, private or home school, and planning to attend an accredited Texas college or university in the fall 2023 semester is eligible to apply.

January Gardening Guide: Cold Weather Recovery and More

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Thu, 01/26/2023 - 05:00

The cold weather and freezing temperatures at the end of the year damaged grasses, plants and trees across the state. The coldest December in Texas in 40 years left gardeners dealing with the ugly aftermath in their gardens and yards. “We now have a lot of ugly vegetation,” said Larry Stein, Ph.D.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

News Staff

Thu, 01/26/2023 - 05:00

It’s that time of year when we do our taxes — but it’s also the same time that tax scammers go to work. What scams should you watch for — and how can you avoid being victimized?

Warning Signs That Brakes Are Faltering

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Thu, 01/26/2023 - 05:00

Automotive problems are often best left to professionals. Though seasoned car enthusiasts may be capable of diagnosing and fixing car troubles without the assistance of a trusted mechanic, most drivers are better off letting the pros address issues under the hood.